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A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, seated on a gold ornate throne. He wears an orange-red garment and a multi-strand garland of white, red and green flowers, with a gold bangle on his wrist. Several devotees in white clothing crowd close, one holding a long string of red apples to his garland and another reaching to his shoulder. A large silver trident stands behind him, with a white curtain, flower arrangements and a white fan in the background.

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A long-haired man in a red sleeveless top and an orange sash, draped with a multicoloured flower garland and a rudraksha mala, bows forward while seated before an ornate gold throne with red fabric. A man in a white shirt holds a red offering and reaches toward him, and another person's hand and forearm are visible in the foreground, bearing gold bangles. Ceremonial reverence at a gold throne suggests a formal darshan setting.2009-07-07April 27 20162016-04-27Photograph of a devotional gathering under a white tent with a large ornate gold throne behind, decorated with red and white flower garlands. A long-haired man with a forehead tilak and flower garland sits on a red tiger-print cushion on the throne, smiling. A bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl offers a tray of red apples. Nearby, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits beside a bearded man in orange with glasses, and a younger man in orange with a garland stands behind. Women in white saris and a girl in orange are present. A gold trishul and drum stand in the foreground, and a silver trident with flower garland is set before the throne.2009-07-07A seated man with a swept-back dark hairstyle, a red flower garland and a cream-and-gold dhoti-shawl sits on an ornate golden throne, smiling as he reaches to take a red apple from a silver tray piled with apples. Devotees in white and saffron stand around him; a man in white with a red-orange shawl and glasses watches closely, and a woman in the foreground holds up an apple. A large gilded deity murti and yellow and red marigold garlands decorate the dais, under a white canopy with a ceiling fan at the top right. The scene looks like an apple offering during a devotional gathering.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, a vermilion forehead mark, rudraksha mala beads, a gold om pendant and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate red throne with gold carving. Beside him a younger man in white clothing and a red-orange shawl leans his head against his shoulder and holds a small apple-like fruit. Behind them, women in red and orange saris stand in a red-walled hall with oil lamps and a camera on a tripod. The visible text is the archive copyright line, which is not transcribed.2016-04-28A photograph of a man in a white dhoti and cream shawl with a gold border, seated on an ornate golden throne draped in marigold and rose garlands, smiling broadly as he reaches toward a basket of red apples. A younger man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands behind him, and an orange-robed attendant at lower right holds apples. A white-haired man in white kurta wears a marigold garland and an ID lanyard at left, and several women in white sarees stand nearby under a white canopy with flower-strung drapes.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a red-cushioned golden throne, wearing a long gold-and-white garland and a golden necklace, with a trident-shaped gold ornament at his chest. Multiple white and orange flower garlands lie across the throne and a gold tray. Several people stand or kneel nearby: a young girl in a pink top offers apples, a girl in a black-and-white patterned dress and red shawl sits beside him holding apples, and a man in a striped shirt stands at the right. A red carpet covers the floor and pink towels rest on the throne. Probable Swamiji is the seated central figure with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial garlands, receiving fruit offerings from devotees.2016-04-26A photograph of a tented outdoor event with a crowd of devotees. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with bright marigold and red flower garlands, wearing a cream-and-gold dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace, and he is handing an apple to a person in front of him. Several men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand around him, one holding a silver tray of apples. Devotees in white and grey clothing reach forward, and a woman in a red top holds an apple. Stacks of red apples sit in the foreground, with a fan and speakers visible under the white tent canopy.2010-01-01Outdoor event under a white tented canopy with red and white draped poles and a green-and-red mat floor. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a white shawl and multiple beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red roses. He is handing or offering apples from a plate held by a standing attendant in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace behind him. Around them are devotees: a man in saffron robe kneeling and offering, a man in white with folded hands, a woman in red sari, and several people in white clothes. Piles of red apples sit in the foreground, and a tall gold-and-floral arrangement stands at right. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the long hair, white and gold attire, layered necklaces and throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive event under a white tent with red and white draping. A man seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold necklace, and bare shoulders, smiling and raising a hand. Before him, a man in saffron-orange robes offers a garland of white and red flowers, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a tray of fruit. Nearby, devotees in white clothes stand and kneel with folded hands, one woman in white holding an apple. A large gilded deity murti behind the throne is decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, and a bouquet of red flowers sits at the base. Speakers and stage lights are visible at left.2010-01-01October 24 20102010-10-24April 27 20162016-04-27 +1 copies